Barracuda A2F 1998 VS Specialized HARDROCK 2009 specs comparison

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Barracuda A2F

General Infos
Model A2F
Manufacturer Barracuda
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Midnight black and pearl white
Sizes - 10 (inches)
- 12 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 10 (inches)
- 12 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson Rock XC-T
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Chang Star DP-7 Levers
Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSachs Centera
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Vuelta Vision
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Richman Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionJY ATB-1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy AS-6023
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST Geforce

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-20
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 5.0
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Barracuda A2F Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRST 261

Other Specs of Barracuda A2F

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-933S
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Tieffe
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
'Cuda Aluminum Micro-adjust


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Specialized Hardrock

General Infos
Model Hardrock
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Gloss Blue
- Gloss Yellow
-Gloss Black
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-50 Levers
Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSpecialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex Z-1000
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Hi-Ten Low Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z7
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
FSA BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano FC-M191 With Chainguard
Gear shift leversShimano EF-50
Rear gear set 14 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Specialized Hardrock Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork material Single Crown
Hi-tensile Steel and alloy
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour SF8-XCT-V2

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals details Plastic Body
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized XC Body Geometry
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Micro Adjust
Specialized Alloy Two Bolt


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